Bleu de Chanel vs Espada Azul
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bleu de ChanelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Espada AzulChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de Chanel4/5
Espada Azul1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bleu de Chanel
- Sillage & projection
- Bleu de Chanel
- Value for money
- Espada Azul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Bleu de Chanel
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bleu de Chanel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bleu de ChanelChanelEspada AzulLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 19,939 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
19,939 votes
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleu de Chanel
SillageBleu de Chanel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada AzulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
smoky61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper
Heart2-3 hrs
GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super
Base6-8 hrs
IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitPeppermintOrangePink PepperNutmegCitrusLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
GingerJasmineCedarwoodVetiver
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum
Category winnerBleu de ChanelLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night87
Spring100
Summer78
Fall78
Winter44
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,089
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched2010
Reviews0
Overall rank#56,888
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBleu de ChanelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleu de Chanel starts with an unmistakable punch. Tart grapefruit and frozen mint jump off the sprayer right away. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol sting before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh ginger and pink pepper follow quickly, adding a sharp, fizzy bite that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the…
Reviews →Espada Azul by Le Chameau is a fresh woody spicy fragrance built for daily wear. It opens with an energetic rush of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, sweet orange, and brisk peppermint, sharpened by pink pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg. That brisk citrus profile quickly gains spine as cedarwood, earthy vetiver, warm ginge…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bleu de Chanel or Espada Azul?
Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.18/5 from 19,939 votes; Espada Azul is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Espada Azul for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bleu de Chanel or Espada Azul?
Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Bleu de Chanel 67/100, Espada Azul 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleu de Chanel or Espada Azul?
Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Bleu de Chanel 56/100, Espada Azul 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleu de Chanel and Espada Azul smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Ginger.
Is Bleu de Chanel or Espada Azul better for summer or winter?
Bleu de Chanel suits daytime wear; Espada Azul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleu de Chanel and Espada Azul?
Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Espada Azul has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum.
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